Food Tank highlight five of the many Edible publications who are a voice for the good food movement. Join us at the Edible institute May 10-11!
Artificial Fertilizer Use levels-off as regions reach state of diminishing returns
Artificial fertilizer use is leveling off and even decreasing in many regions of the world as countries have started to reach a state of diminishing returns.
Indigenous Crop: Mesquite—Ancient Flour of the Future
Mesquite has a long history of usage by Native-Americans, but is only recently being rediscovered for its tasty flour and nutritional benefits.
FarmHer: A Project By Marji Guyler-Alaniz
FarmHer is a project started by Marji Guyler-Analiz that documents through photography the important role that women play in the agricultural system.
AR4D Foresight for Youth- China Perspective
Young Professionals’ Platform for Agricultural Research and Development (YPARD) presents China’s perspective on youth in agriculture.
Japanese Professor Uses Fermentation for Soil Enrichment
Japanese Professor Teruo Higa is fermenting food waste—and adding it to the garden to boost productivity.
A YOUng FARMer’s vision
Three young farmers stories are highlighted in A YOUng FARMer’s vision.
IYFF: World Farmers’ Organization Elects New President at General Assembly Meeting
World Farmers’ Organization members elect Peter Kendall as next president.
Think Global, Buy Local: A new study looks at the impact of buying local produce on local economies
Think Globally, Act Locally has been a motto of the sustainable food movement – but does it improve local economies?
GFAR launches platform to make agricultural data more available
Global Forum on Agricultural Research (GFAR) and CIARD collaboration instrumental in creating open source agriculture data.
Transforming political will into action for nutrition
Fighting malnutrition requires proactively building political will for effective action—a new core challenge for the nutrition community, according to IFPRI.
Six Innovative Initiatives that are Working to Strengthen Women’s Empowerment in Agriculture
Food Tank and GFAR highlight six innovative projects and initiatives that are working to strengthen women’s empowerment in agriculture.
Don’t Forget Landscapes! LPFN Drafts a Position Statement for the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals
LPFN has drafted a position statement to send to the United Nations’ Open Working Group on Sustainable Development Goals to ensure that landscapes are included.
Indigenous Crop: The Cape Gooseberry, a Hardy and Healthy Fruit Throughout the World
The cape gooseberry’s pleasant taste makes it a healthy addition to sweet and savory dishes. This hardy fruit also has potential to jumpstart micro-enterprises.
The Peterson Garden Project Is Growing Roots in Chicago
The Peterson Garden Project is reviving urban gardening in Chicago and promoting local food production by helping growers turn seeds into food.
Chef Bill Telepan Transforms School Lunches: An Interview with Chef Telepan
Chef Bill Telepan has teamed up with Wellness in the Schools in New York City to bring healthy food to school lunches and teach students about nutrition.
Safe, Not Sorry
While it may arguably be the cheapest, is American food actually the safest?
“Have you ever been hungry?”
Jen Chapin recounts her conversation with a young man after her performance of “Feed Your Baby.”
IYFF:Muckleshoot Food Sovereignty Initiative promotes community-based tribal food system development
The Muckleshoot Food Sovereignty Initiative has launched more than 50 small-scale tribal food system projects.
Menus of Change: “This is how I’m going to be a leader”
The Culinary Institute of America and Harvard partner for a better food system.
